First time building pc - need info on mobo's video capability

[sihuda]

I want to know if this motherboard has a built-in video card for my monitor. (ie. I will not need a video card).

ASUS "K8N" NVIDIA nForce3 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL

Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 / Sempron Processor
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250
FSB: 800 MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1xRJ45, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x SATA RAID with 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850(8-Ch)
Onboard LAN: Built-in MAC with external PHY 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Form Factor: ATX

- If I need a video-card, got any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[2Xtreme21]

It doesn't have Onboard Video. Those with Onboard Video will say... you guessed it, "Onboard Video." 😛

Now you realize that any gaming thoughts you might have will be shot down in such a hurry with any form of integrated video, correct? If you want to do anything with any 3d, it's almost essential to have a separate graphics card.

Tell us what you're going to do with the PC and your budget for a video card, please.

 

[sihuda]

Basically, I'm not gaming really. I would use it for more multimedia stuff (watching dvds, editing video maybe). I just need to connect my monitor for now.

I saw this mobo... can you please let me know if this has video capability:

ASUS "K8V SE Deluxe" K8T800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Unless it specifically says "onboard video" and has a VGA port on the back, it doesn't have it. 😛

Just grab a super-cheap video card from FS/T. Even an old-school ATI wouldn't be more than $20.

- M4H

 

[stnicralisk]

There is basically no good reason not to get a used 9200 or 9600se. The price on them is ridiculously low and if you ever decide to do anything that has any graphical intensity itll be a plus.